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EMWD Drought Status Update- June 25, 2022
EMWD Water Fines - STAGE 3 Drought Condition
EMWD Stage 3 - Water Runoff Fines for HOA's.
For multi-family, commercial, institutional, industrial, agricultural and landscape accounts:
- For the first violation, the District shall issue a written notice of fact – 395 – 10/13/21 of such violation to the Customer;
- For a second violation a surcharge in the amount of $100.00 shall be added to the Customer’s water bill;
- For a third violation a surcharge in the amount of $200.00 shall be added to the Customer’s water bill;
- and For a fourth and any subsequent violation a surcharge of $300.00 shall be added to the Customer’s water bill.
Reference: EMWD Website Document
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What does Stage 3a mean?
If drought conditions continue to increase in severity, additional restrictions may be implemented by the State of California. So what does Stage 3a mean?
No variances are allowed for filling pools, establishing new landscape (except Landscapes for Living participation), or leaks not repaired within 48 hours.
Customers who exceed their water budgets are encouraged to reduce their water use by Cutting down on watering or irrigating lawns, landscapes, or other vegetated areas with sprinklers by one day a week. Visit https://landscapesforliving.emwd.org/ to learn more.
- Repairing all leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in plumbing or distribution systems within 48 hours.
- Refraining from filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds.
- Refraining from using potable water to wash or clean a vehicle, including but not limited to any automobile, truck, van, bus, motorcycle, boat, or trailer, whether motorized or not.
How to report water usage abuse
Use the below link to report water usage abuse within our community.
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